Job Description

Job ID: 529494

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Position: Distribution Technician l

Reports to: Distribution Supervisor

Shift: 7:00-7:00

Pay: $22/hr

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Perform Daily Work Inspections and record Daily Findings
• Perform and Inspect Safety Cages for the Drivers
• Clean and Shovel all Areas of Distribution Housekeeping
• Taking the lead on How to Lace Up Hoses on Rail Cars
• Lead setting Handbrakes on Railcars
• Open and close Lids
• Leading operating Spouts
• Lead the 3 Step Rail Protection
• Lead Automation for loading Rail
• Lead load trucks and Rail on Scale 5
• Operate Mobile Equipment (Locomotive, Shuttle wagon, Skid Steer)
• Load Inside Truck Loading both K1 and K2 Sides
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Able to safely Drive Buggy
• Able to use Company CB Radio and Communicate with coworkers
• Know how Rail Switches operate and be able to make proper switching
• Must be able to climb Ladders
• Able to Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Know all ll Silo Numbers both the Old and New Side
• Know all Track Numbers and how many Cars it can hold
• Know Air slide Flow
• Know how to unplug Silos, Air Slides and Airlines
• Know FK Pumps and Compressors
• Know Air Pressures for FK Pumps
• Be able to work alone and Troubleshoot Issues that arise
• Able to Load Class H Material
• Able to follow Directions from Customer Tickets
• Must be able to access emails and reply to emails
• Able to Grab Samples from Trucks from Class H Loading

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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